volvo

volvo

"Volvo" is a Swedish automobile brand; in Dutch, it typically refers to the car brand.

Here, 'Volvo' is used to refer to the car brand, acting as a specific proper noun.

Ik rijd elke dag naar mijn werk in een nieuwe Volvo.

I drive to work every day in a new Volvo.

Here, 'Volvo' is used to describe the manufacturer's factory, retaining its identity as a brand name.

mijn vriend werkt bij de Volvo-fabriek in Gent.

My friend works at the Volvo factory in Ghent.

Here, 'Volvo' is used generically to reference products of the Volvo brand, specifically vehicles.

Op de autoshow stelden ze de nieuwste Volvo modellen tentoon.

At the car show, they showcased the latest Volvo models.